It's you who's saying the forum isn't as popular as it was in 2019. I can't understand why you're thinking the forum isn't as popular as before. If you're talking about the number of ppl visiting bitcointalk.org I'd like to see the stats you're looking at. There's other forums so ppl will naturally visit there but how's it making bitcointalk.org less popular?
After 6 years I came back to the forum. frankly I didn't intend to enter this thread. but I wanted to talk after a hero member commented on my previous post. this site is not as popular as it used to be. 6 years ago not many people knew about bitcoin and everyone who knew was also visiting this site. many people have discovered bitcoin and alt coins but this site is not as attractive as it used to be. what do you think the reason is. i may be wrong but this is my opinion
Do you seriously believe that the site is as popular as it used to be? My dear, I want you to open my eyes. Even in simple telegram crypto communities, there are more active people than here. Bitcoin's fame has increased, but it has not been reflected in the number of users here.
How can you compare Telegram and the forum? Anybody can dump whatever they think or come up with on telegram, but same can't happen here. The forum requires a bit of intelligence before you can survive it here. Here is a place where if you don't have something reasonable to offer you won't find it interesting. Here is a place for serious minds and not just for cheap airdrops hunters. Also in those your telegram communities you mentioned, hope you know there are thousands of scammers and bots, do you also consider those as active communities? At least here we have real people who are making use of the platform. The forum is holding up fine, just that you have been blinded with your sentiments. Instead of discrediting the work that the administrators are doing, why not stay put and make your own meaningful contributions. Than looking for someone to blame.